Black Corporation Kimji SN 1278

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"Folks this is a really cool piece. I took this in recently as part of a large gear swap. There was a lot of buzz last year about this synth called Kimji by Black Corporation of Japan. I believe they may have only made 10 or so of these as part of a very limited initial run. This is serial number 1278. It includes the original box. There is no physical manual but there is one accessible online. The unit is in mint condition and the pictures are of the actual unit you will unbox.
The Black Corporation Kijimi is a faithful recreation of the very rare and highly sought after French wonder-synth the RSF Polykobol. Originally released in 1979 the PolyKobol MK1 was restricted to only 30 units worldwide and is considered to be one of those most significant synths developed in this era.

Kijimi is an 8 voice polyphonic synthesizer with two continuously variable oscillators per voice, an incredible modulation section, MPE compatibility, preset storage and recall and build quality that is enviable to say the very least.

Kijimi’s inspiration, the Polykobol was a synth that was very much ahead of its time, providing a wealth of unique features and tone shaping options that even to this day stand out, such as the continuously variable wave shaping, open and easily assignable modulation section with 5 sources and multiple destinations and a rich, interesting filter tone.

Owning an original RSF Polykobol is, even for the most diehard collector almost impossible. Just like with their Deckards Dream CS-80 inspired powerhouse, Black Corporation have again made one of the most inaccessible synths, accessible for everyone.

Kijimi is another standout synthesizer from Black Corporation, delivering the sound quality, aesthetics and workflow of a Polykobol with all the mod cons you’d expect from a modern machine.

The main features of the Black Corporation Kijimi include

8 voice polyphonic analogue synthesizer
Inspired by the legendary RSF Polykobol
CRN3340 based VCO’s
SSM2040 based vilter
Polyphonic aftertouch
MPE compatible"

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Kijimi Recreation of Polykobol II Demo by Paul Schilling

"There are very few demos of the legendary and rare Polykobol II. To me the best ones are by Sebastien Moumon, on YouTube. I decided to try to recreate (as accurately as possible) the first 2.5 minutes of this demo, my favorite one: [embedded below]

I wanted to see how close I could get with the Kijimi. Sebastien used quite a bit of reverb and delay on this demo, and I tried to recreate those as accurately as possible too."


Previously posted here back in 2013.

Check out out additional synth demos by Paul Schilling featured here on MATRIXSYNTH.

Black Corporation Kijimi With Keith McMillen K-Board Pro 4

Published on Sep 25, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"Black Corporation's Kijimi and Keith McMillen's K-Board Pro 4 make a stellar pair: and synth and controller that combine to offer enormous expressive potential via MPE.

Kijimi is an eight-voice analog synth based on the super rare RSF Polykobol. It not only allows for MPE control, but features a rich set of internal modulation options great for adventurous synthesists and sound designers.

K-Board Pro 4 is an MPE-capable MIDI keyboard, providing extended expressive control with a familiar feel and user interface. By treating each key like an XYZ expression pad, KBP4 provides uncommon musical potential to keyboardists.

Read more about MPE and why these two devices pair so well here:
https://www.perfectcircuit.com/signal...

K-Board Pro 4 available : https://www.perfectcircuit.com/keith-...

Kijimi available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/black-..."

Black Corporation KIJIMI Gets a Software Update

See the demo with Ricky Tinez posted here.

"Some great news from Black Corporation, we have just released a firmware update for KIJIMI to REV1.1.0. This update expands the overall filter range of Kijimi and takes modulation capabilities even further to allow for even more exciting directions to control modulation destinations.

Release Notes:

Individual attenuation of modulation amount in the mod matrix option selectable in the menu. (AMOUNT MODE -> INDIVIDUAL). To use, press lit mod matrix selector button and turn AMOUNT knob to attenuate to each individual destination. This allows the user to control modulations with increased detail.

LFO can now be synced to MIDI. (MENU -> LFO -> LFO1/2 -> SYNC)

Dividers and multiplayers are set by the LFO RATE knobs rate pots which range: 1/32, 1/24, 1/16, 1/12, 1/8, 1/6, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8. This is only in MONO LFO mode and when AD Destinations are set to amplitude.

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Hydrasynth Patch Demos by Paul Schilling

"(Note: The first sound, GXUltraPad, uses none of the FX...only WaveStack and PWM are used to create the lush character)

Proud to have been part of the sound design team for one of the most exciting new synths and controllers to come out in a long time: Hydrasynth - Digital Wave Morphing Synthesizer with Polyphonic Aftertouch. It has an amazing internal synth engine and can also be used as an affordable poly-AT controller for any synth that is able to receive it. This includes pretty much all DSI / Sequential synths, Deckard's Dream, Kijimi, Xerxes, and of course all kinds of soft synth.

These are sound demos for the patches I have created for the Hydrasynth. It has a very broad sound palette, check out more sounds here: https://soundcloud.com/ashunsoundmachines"

Check out the announcement post for the ASM Hydrasynth here.

Black Corporation Kijimi Patches (First Pass) by Paul Schilling

"Some examples of the sounds Kijimi can make."

Valhalla VintageVerb (HomeStar BlaseRunner preset with decay generally around 6 sec) on reverb. Some adjustment per preset with Ableton.

Black Corporation Kijimi SN 1311

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"Barely used, factory built Black Corporation Kijimi. This is an amazingly expressive analog polysynth with gorgeous, ever evolving sound potential. Smoke free home, perfect physical and operating condition. Includes original box and psu.

KIJIMI FEATURES

Analog polyphonic synthesizer based on the rare RSF Polykobol
Eight voices, complete with full MPE support
Endless potential for evolving souds
Two oscillators and one sub oscillator per voice
Oscillators feature continuously variable wave shape from triangle to pulse
Individual semitone coarse tuning for each oscillator, with fine tuning for Osc. 2
Switchable sync from Osc 1-2 or 2-1
Lowpass filter with tons of modulation options
Filter frequency offers direct control attenuators for velocity, aftertouch, ADSR, and key tracking
Filter resonance with direct control attenuators for velocity and aftertouch
Two cycling ADSR envelopes with multiple speed range options
Global portamento control
Two LFOs with waveshape selection and dedicated AR envelopes for LFO intensity
Extensive modulation routing, with per-source multiple destination selection
Positive or negative modulation selectable via modulation routing interface
LFO1, LFO2, ADSR2, VCO2, Velocity, and Aftertouch are all freely assignable to multiple parameters
Unison mode for staggeringly huge sounds
Oscillator waveshape modulation is basically the coolest sound ever heard out of an analog polysynth."

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The Kijimi's One Flaw.. Fixed! // Wishes do come true..

Published on Aug 18, 2019 Ricky Tinez

"The Kijimi just got WAY better. This was the one thing i wished i was able to do since i first got this synth. AND NOW IT CAN!

Check The Kijimi out here - http://bit.ly/Kijimi"

Update: video renamed to: New Kijimi Synth Update! // Wishes do come true..
Update: renamed again to: Kijimi just did the impossible // The Kijimi Update

Black Corporation Kijimi SN 1216

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Black Corporation Kijimi

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Black Corporation, These Synthesizers Are Replicants Not Clones | Superbooth 2019

Published on Jun 10, 2019 SYNTH ANATOMY

"At Superbooth 19, I interviewed Bob from Black Corporation, the company who makes the Deckards Dream or the Kijimi Synthesizer. We talked about Replicants vs. Clones, design and more.

More information here: https://www.deckardsdream.com/

Join the Patreon page to get access to free sound content (sample & preset libraries, free plugins... & participate on exclusive giveaways) https://www.patreon.com/synthanatomy"

The Sound Of Atoms: Nuclear Instrumentation Modular

Published on May 21, 2019 HAINBACH

"In which I use a modular designed for nuclear science for music, unleashing The Beast Of Princeton in a vortex of a noise and fantastic distortions. Thanks to everyone who bought my music and supported me on Patreon in the past weeks, it was incredibly helpful!

Soundpacks, music and a heartfelt Thank You: https://patreon.com/hainbach
Music: https://hainbach.bandcamp.com"

Black Corporation Kijimi in there.

Escape Myself - Black Corp Kijimi, Juno 60, Test Equipment

Published on May 16, 2019 HAINBACH

"I am babysitting a Black Corporation Kijimi after Superbooth so I had to put it to use. The Kijimi is played via the Elektron Digitone (no sound), the Juno60 is arping along controlled by the Random Source Serge TKB, rhythms are HP Word Generator. That tube filter is a Krohn-Hite."

Black Corporation Kijimi - Superbooth 19

Published on May 12, 2019 AMAZONA Music Mag

Black Corporation Kijimi - Superbooth 19

Published on May 11, 2019 AMAZONA Music Mag

Audio demo starts at :42.

Kijimi Dark Ambience by Paul Schilling

Kijimi

The Kijimi Review // The synth i've been dreaming of.

Published on Mar 28, 2019 Enrique Martinez Music

"The Black Corporation Kijimi Synth is an awesome take on what an analog synth can do. Inspired by the super rare RSF Polykobol"

Black Corporation Kijimi Sound Demo (no talking)

Published on Feb 22, 2019 Bonedo Synthesizers

Kijimi

NAMM 2019 part 5 - STG Soundlabs, Elektron, Viscount, Black Corporation

Published on Jan 27, 2019 SynthMania

STG Soundlabs: BoatRocker powered enclosure, Radiophonic 1 Eurorack system, .VCO oscillator, .SLC waveslicer
Elektron: Model:Samples groovebox
Viscount organ performance
Black Corporation Deckard's Dream, Xerxes, Kijimi

Black Corporation KIJIMI, Xerxes, and Deckard’s Dream at NAMM

A few pics spotted by Soviet Space Child. KIJIMI pictured left, followed by Xerxes and Deckard’s Dream.

Great shot of Roman with his eyes rolled back in his head below. :)

"We are ready for @thenammshow! KIJIMI, XERXES, Deckard’s Dream, Expander and a large bean bag are waiting at a booth #10405"